Compound Sentence Worksheet with Examples

Writing skills lesson 26: Compound sentences · Set 433 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Two clauses, equal partners): Check for two main clauses: “The test was hard” and “Zoya got full marks” could each be a sentence on its own. Choose the joining word by meaning: and adds a similar fact, but / yet show a contrast or surprise, or gives a warning or a choice, so shows a result. Put a comma before it. Or join two closely linked main clauses with a semicolon: The bell rang; the children ran out. A comma alone cannot join them.

1. 1.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “Ananya passed the test, ___ her friends passed it too.” (a) yet (b) and (c) or
2. 2.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (b) Riya loves maths her brother loves art. (c) Riya loves maths, her brother loves art.
3. 3.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must hold the rail, ___ you may slip.” (a) and (b) so (c) or
4. 4.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) Our cat is lazy it sleeps all day. (b) Our cat is lazy; it sleeps all day. (c) Our cat is lazy, it sleeps all day.
5. 5.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “It was very cold, ___ we lit a fire.” (a) or (b) but (c) so
6. 6.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
   “You should eat now. Your food will get cold.” (a) You should eat now, so your food will get cold. (b) You should eat now, and your food will get cold. (c) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
7. 7.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) My grandmother makes mango pickle every summer. (b) Riya loves maths; her brother loves art. (c) The teacher said that we did well. (d) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper.
8. 8.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) It was late the shops were closed. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) It was late, the shops were closed.
9. 9.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
   “You must wear a helmet, ___ you may get hurt.” (a) and (b) or (c) so
10. 10.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “I was thirsty. I drank some water.” (a) I was thirsty, or I drank some water. (b) I was thirsty, so I drank some water. (c) I was thirsty, but I drank some water.
11. 11.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “You should eat now, ___ your food will get cold.” (a) or (b) and (c) so
12. 12.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Our team practised hard, so we won the cup. (b) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (c) Riya has lived in Pune since she was five. (d) Priya wrote a letter to her pen friend.
13. 13.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Simran won the first prize in the quiz. (b) Kabir ran fast, but he missed the train. (c) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (d) Although Kabir was tired, he finished his homework.
14. 14.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Arjun opened the window and looked outside. (b) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (c) Although the box was small, it was very heavy. (d) You should eat now, or your food will get cold.
15. 15.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The shop was closed. We went home.” (a) The shop was closed, but we went home. (b) The shop was closed, or we went home. (c) The shop was closed, so we went home.
16. 16.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The crow dropped the stone and flew away. (d) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
17. 17.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The mango was green, ___ it was very sweet.” (a) or (b) so (c) yet
18. 18.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “It was very cold. We lit a fire.” (a) It was very cold, or we lit a fire. (b) It was very cold, so we lit a fire. (c) It was very cold, but we lit a fire.
19. 19.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Imran wore a cap. His brother wore one too.” (a) Imran wore a cap, and his brother wore one too. (b) Imran wore a cap, or his brother wore one too. (c) Imran wore a cap, yet his brother wore one too.
20. 20.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The lights went out, we lit a candle. (b) The lights went out we lit a candle. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle.
21. 21.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The sky was cloudy, ___ it did not rain.” (a) or (b) so (c) but
22. 22.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The road was wet. Dad drove slowly.” (a) The road was wet, so Dad drove slowly. (b) The road was wet, but Dad drove slowly. (c) The road was wet, or Dad drove slowly.
23. 23.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “Riya planted a rose, ___ Kabir planted one too.” (a) and (b) or (c) yet
24. 24.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Ananya passed the test. Her friends passed it too.” (a) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too. (b) Ananya passed the test, or her friends passed it too. (c) Ananya passed the test, yet her friends passed it too.
25. 25.Which compound sentence is punctuated correctly? (a) The sky turned dark, thunder rumbled. (b) The sky turned dark thunder rumbled. (c) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled.
26. 26.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The box was small. It was very heavy.” (a) The box was small, or it was very heavy. (b) The box was small, so it was very heavy. (c) The box was small, but it was very heavy.
27. 27.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The sky was cloudy. It did not rain.” (a) The sky was cloudy, so it did not rain. (b) The sky was cloudy, but it did not rain. (c) The sky was cloudy, or it did not rain.
28. 28.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Kavya sang a song and danced on the stage. (b) Dad switched on the fan when it got hot. (c) The lights went out; we lit a candle. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
29. 29.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The room was dark. I switched on the lamp.” (a) The room was dark, or I switched on the lamp. (b) The room was dark, so I switched on the lamp. (c) The room was dark, but I switched on the lamp.
30. 30.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The little girl hugged her teddy bear. (b) Meera cleaned her room and arranged her books. (c) When the light turned green, the cars moved. (d) You must wear a helmet, or you may get hurt.
31. 31.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The test was hard, but Zoya got full marks. (b) The puppy barked loudly and ran to the gate. (c) Aisha fed the stray puppies near the gate. (d) If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.
32. 32.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “The hill was steep. Grandpa reached the top.” (a) The hill was steep, or Grandpa reached the top. (b) The hill was steep, yet Grandpa reached the top. (c) The hill was steep, so Grandpa reached the top.
33. 33.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Mum bought vegetables and paid the shopkeeper. (b) The sky turned dark; thunder rumbled. (c) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (d) The bright stars twinkled in the night sky.
34. 34.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) Diya washed her hands and sat at the table. (b) The heavy rain flooded the narrow lane. (c) The bus which goes to Agra leaves at ten. (d) Ananya passed the test, and her friends passed it too.
35. 35.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes, ___ my sister likes them too.” (a) or (b) yet (c) and
36. 36.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The farmers harvested the wheat in April. (b) It was late; the shops were closed. (c) The farmer ploughed the field and sowed the seeds. (d) Kabir thinks that the test is easy.
37. 37.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) The girl who sits next to me is from Kochi. (b) The baby was asleep, so we spoke softly. (c) Isha jumped over the puddle and laughed loudly. (d) The doctor gave Omkar some medicine.
38. 38.Which is the best way to join these into one compound sentence?
    “Riya planted a rose. Kabir planted one too.” (a) Riya planted a rose, or Kabir planted one too. (b) Riya planted a rose, and Kabir planted one too. (c) Riya planted a rose, yet Kabir planted one too.
39. 39.Which of these is a compound sentence? (a) We have known Tara since we were in Class 1. (b) The bell rang; the children ran out. (c) Our teacher smiled at us and opened the book. (d) The little girl hugged her teddy bear.
40. 40.Choose the right joining word for the gap:
    “The soup looked plain, ___ it tasted great.” (a) so (b) or (c) but

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